Musicals with Impact www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com en © 2021, Fashion Consort, All Rights Reserved Welcome to "Musicals with Impact," a podcast that is part of the Broadway ReFocused Project, exploring Broadway’s past with a goal to reshape its future. In each episode, we learn about a new and innovative musical that encompasses BIPOC, transgender, queer, women, disabled, and other under-represented voices. We celebrate a culture-shifting musical as it begins its journey to the Broadway stage. “Musicals with Impact” is developed in partnership with New York Theater Barn, a not-for-profit theatre company that incubates original musicals that tell untold stories, produced by Fashion Consort and part of the FC Podcasts network. Creator and host, Spencer Williams, is a musical theatre educator, composer and playwright. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4d02194c-4edd-11eb-bc8e-8b115423859f/image/uploads_2F1609862387345-z2zdotfzjtn-e9e344dfb0525a0f4d5623fbf6206e25_2FBroadway-Refocused-Musicals-with-Impact-3000-px-v2.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Musicals with Impact www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com no episodic Celebrating Culture-Shifting New Musicals Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Welcome to "Musicals with Impact," a podcast that is part of the Broadway ReFocused Project, exploring Broadway’s past with a goal to reshape its future. In each episode, we learn about a new and innovative musical that encompasses BIPOC, transgender, queer, women, disabled, and other under-represented voices. We celebrate a culture-shifting musical as it begins its journey to the Broadway stage. “Musicals with Impact” is developed in partnership with New York Theater Barn, a not-for-profit theatre company that incubates original musicals that tell untold stories, produced by Fashion Consort and part of the FC Podcasts network. Creator and host, Spencer Williams, is a musical theatre educator, composer and playwright. Welcome to "Musicals with Impact," a podcast that is part of the Broadway ReFocused Project, exploring Broadway’s past with a goal to reshape its future. In each episode, we learn about a new and innovative musical that encompasses BIPOC, transgender, queer, women, disabled, and other under-represented voices. We celebrate a culture-shifting musical as it begins its journey to the Broadway stage. “Musicals with Impact” is developed in partnership with New York Theater Barn, a not-for-profit theatre company that incubates original musicals that tell untold stories, produced by Fashion Consort and part of the FC Podcasts network. Creator and host, Spencer Williams, is a musical theatre educator, composer and playwright.

]]> Fashion Consort contact@fashionconsort.com Conversation with Cheeyang Ng, writer and composer of the new musical, "Eastbound". https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Cheeyang Ng, the writer and composer of the new musical Eastbound. This is a new bilingual musical about the unexpected meeting of two brothers from opposite sides of the world, their quests for survival, and the power of choice. Told through the soundscape of a contemporary score fused with traditional Chinese folk music and Mandopop, Eastbound is performed in English and Mandarin. In this podcast we dive into why representation is so important to writer Cheeyung, and how he began as a musical theatre writer. You can follow Cheeyang’s journey on Instagram: @cheeyangmusic and https://www.cheeyang.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 9 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort The writer of "Eastbound" breaks down the lack of representation in Asian stories in musical theatre, and tells us why he wrote his new musical, "Eastbound". Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Cheeyang Ng, the writer and composer of the new musical Eastbound. This is a new bilingual musical about the unexpected meeting of two brothers from opposite sides of the world, their quests for survival, and the power of choice. Told through the soundscape of a contemporary score fused with traditional Chinese folk music and Mandopop, Eastbound is performed in English and Mandarin. In this podcast we dive into why representation is so important to writer Cheeyung, and how he began as a musical theatre writer. You can follow Cheeyang’s journey on Instagram: @cheeyangmusic and https://www.cheeyang.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Cheeyang Ng, the writer and composer of the new musical Eastbound. This is a new bilingual musical about the unexpected meeting of two brothers from opposite sides of the world, their quests for survival, and the power of choice. Told through the soundscape of a contemporary score fused with traditional Chinese folk music and Mandopop, Eastbound is performed in English and Mandarin. In this podcast we dive into why representation is so important to writer Cheeyung, and how he began as a musical theatre writer. You can follow Cheeyang’s journey on Instagram: @cheeyangmusic and https://www.cheeyang.com/

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]]> 2345 no Conversation with writers, Gabriel Jason Dean, Jessie Dean and David Dabbon, about their new musical, "Our New Town". https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Gabriel Jason Dean, Jessie Dean and David Dabbon, the writers of Our New Town, a new musical. Through music, immersion and meta theatrics, Our New Town calls us all to wake up and take ownership of our personal relationship to guns and gun violence. A hyper theatrical blend of truth with fiction, of scene with song, Our New Town is an immersive play that puts the audience at the center of an American crisis: gun violence. In this podcast we learn why this show was created, why the writers want their show to eventually be obsolete and we get to hear the rousing song “Line in the Sand” from their recent production at Wagner College. You can follow along on their journey at: www.gabrieljasondean.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Conversation with writers, Gabriel Jason Dean, Jessie Dean and David Dabbon, about their new musical, "Our New Town". full 1 9 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort The writers of "Our New Town" gives us a look into their new musical that challenges gun violence, PTSD, and how art intersects through these worlds. Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Gabriel Jason Dean, Jessie Dean and David Dabbon, the writers of Our New Town, a new musical. Through music, immersion and meta theatrics, Our New Town calls us all to wake up and take ownership of our personal relationship to guns and gun violence. A hyper theatrical blend of truth with fiction, of scene with song, Our New Town is an immersive play that puts the audience at the center of an American crisis: gun violence. In this podcast we learn why this show was created, why the writers want their show to eventually be obsolete and we get to hear the rousing song “Line in the Sand” from their recent production at Wagner College. You can follow along on their journey at: www.gabrieljasondean.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Gabriel Jason Dean, Jessie Dean and David Dabbon, the writers of Our New Town, a new musical. Through music, immersion and meta theatrics, Our New Town calls us all to wake up and take ownership of our personal relationship to guns and gun violence. A hyper theatrical blend of truth with fiction, of scene with song, Our New Town is an immersive play that puts the audience at the center of an American crisis: gun violence. In this podcast we learn why this show was created, why the writers want their show to eventually be obsolete and we get to hear the rousing song “Line in the Sand” from their recent production at Wagner College. You can follow along on their journey at: www.gabrieljasondean.com. 

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]]> 2085 no Conversation with Nicolette Blount, the creator of the new musical, "Savage, the musical" https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ For today’s episode Broadway ReFocused is excited to welcome Nicolette Blount, the creator and co-writer/composer/lyricist of Savage, the musical. As a registered Chickasaw Native American, Nicolette shines light on her great grandmother, Wanda Savage, in this new musical. Savage is a powerful story of redemption about an indigenous mother who fought racism, sexism, and abuse to make a name for herself, but at the heart of the story is a mother and her son. Nicolette is a singer, actress, songwriter, writer, and vocal coach that lives in Massachusetts, but hails from Southern California. In this podcast we talk about indigenous representation in musicals, the Chickasaw language that is disappearing and what’s next for Savage, the musical. We listen to the opening number, “Wanda Savage”. We learn about how Savage the Musical holds up a mirror to our society to see how far we have come...or not. Thank you for listening to Musicals With Impact. You can learn more about the Broadway ReFocused project and curriculum on the Broadway ReFocused website. Please share with your family and friends so that we can continue these powerful conversations that uplift new voices and stories for Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Conversation with Nicolette Blount, the creator of the new musical, "Savage, the musical" full 1 8 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Nicolette Blount, creator and co-writer of "Savage, the musical", gives us a first look into her new musical that is based on her great-grandmother, Wanda Savage, an indigenous Chickasaw Native American. For today’s episode Broadway ReFocused is excited to welcome Nicolette Blount, the creator and co-writer/composer/lyricist of Savage, the musical. As a registered Chickasaw Native American, Nicolette shines light on her great grandmother, Wanda Savage, in this new musical. Savage is a powerful story of redemption about an indigenous mother who fought racism, sexism, and abuse to make a name for herself, but at the heart of the story is a mother and her son. Nicolette is a singer, actress, songwriter, writer, and vocal coach that lives in Massachusetts, but hails from Southern California. In this podcast we talk about indigenous representation in musicals, the Chickasaw language that is disappearing and what’s next for Savage, the musical. We listen to the opening number, “Wanda Savage”. We learn about how Savage the Musical holds up a mirror to our society to see how far we have come...or not. Thank you for listening to Musicals With Impact. You can learn more about the Broadway ReFocused project and curriculum on the Broadway ReFocused website. Please share with your family and friends so that we can continue these powerful conversations that uplift new voices and stories for Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For today’s episode Broadway ReFocused is excited to welcome Nicolette Blount, the creator and co-writer/composer/lyricist of Savage, the musical. As a registered Chickasaw Native American, Nicolette shines light on her great grandmother, Wanda Savage, in this new musical. Savage is a powerful story of redemption about an indigenous mother who fought racism, sexism, and abuse to make a name for herself, but at the heart of the story is a mother and her son. Nicolette is a singer, actress, songwriter, writer, and vocal coach that lives in Massachusetts, but hails from Southern California. In this podcast we talk about indigenous representation in musicals, the Chickasaw language that is disappearing and what’s next for Savage, the musical. We listen to the opening number, “Wanda Savage”. We learn about how Savage the Musical holds up a mirror to our society to see how far we have come...or not. Thank you for listening to Musicals With Impact. You can learn more about the Broadway ReFocused project and curriculum on the Broadway ReFocused website. Please share with your family and friends so that we can continue these powerful conversations that uplift new voices and stories for Broadway.

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]]> 1849 no Musicals with Impact - Bonus Episode with Spencer Williams, host https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Over the course of the last few months, Musicals With Impact and Broadway ReFocused podcasts have reached over 1,000 downloads. We are excited that the conversation is getting bigger through these incredible interviews with diverse writers/composers. In this bonus episode, we announce the musicals we will be featuring in the rest of Season 1 of Musicals with Impact, and also share that we will be releasing Season 2 this summer. Thank you so much for your support. One thing you can do today to lift up these diverse voices is to follow the writers and musicals on social media, as well as to share out their podcasts. Remember to like, subscribe, and review Musicals With Impact so others can go on this important journey with us. Next week, we will release a new podcast about the new musical, Savage, based on the indigenous performer Wanda Savage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Musicals with Impact - Bonus Episode with Spencer Williams, host bonus 1 7 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort A mid-season bonus episode where we announce the rest of Season 1 of Musicals with Impact. Over the course of the last few months, Musicals With Impact and Broadway ReFocused podcasts have reached over 1,000 downloads. We are excited that the conversation is getting bigger through these incredible interviews with diverse writers/composers. In this bonus episode, we announce the musicals we will be featuring in the rest of Season 1 of Musicals with Impact, and also share that we will be releasing Season 2 this summer. Thank you so much for your support. One thing you can do today to lift up these diverse voices is to follow the writers and musicals on social media, as well as to share out their podcasts. Remember to like, subscribe, and review Musicals With Impact so others can go on this important journey with us. Next week, we will release a new podcast about the new musical, Savage, based on the indigenous performer Wanda Savage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Over the course of the last few months, Musicals With Impact and Broadway ReFocused podcasts have reached over 1,000 downloads. We are excited that the conversation is getting bigger through these incredible interviews with diverse writers/composers. In this bonus episode, we announce the musicals we will be featuring in the rest of Season 1 of Musicals with Impact, and also share that we will be releasing Season 2 this summer. Thank you so much for your support. One thing you can do today to lift up these diverse voices is to follow the writers and musicals on social media, as well as to share out their podcasts. Remember to like, subscribe, and review Musicals With Impact so others can go on this important journey with us. Next week, we will release a new podcast about the new musical, Savage, based on the indigenous performer Wanda Savage.

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]]> 557 no Conversation with Jesse Sanchez, the writer of the new musical, "Sueños, Our American Musical" https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Jesse Sanchez, the writer of the new Latinx musical Sueños, Our American Musical. Based in Watsonville, California, the strawberry capital of the world, Sueños tells a contemporary journey about interrelationships, and the dynamics of three generations of a Mexican-American family as they confront challenges, make sacrifices, break cycles, and celebrate community in their pursuit of the American Dream. Sanchez is a San Jose native who is a playwright, composer, and music director who works at Oregon Shakespeare Festival as the Producing Music Supervisor. In this podcast we talk about why different Latinx experiences are important to tell in musical theatre. We listen to the 11 o'clock number, “Set Me Free” in this podcast. You can follow Jesse on Instagram @jessejsanchezmusic and www.jessejsanchez.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Conversation with Jesse Sanchez, the writer of the new musical, "Sueños, Our American Musical" full 1 6 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Jesse Sanchez, writer of "Sueños, Our American Musical", gives us a first look into his new Latinx musical that is based in Watsonville, California. This musical goes on a contemporary journey with three generations of a Mexican-American family. Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Jesse Sanchez, the writer of the new Latinx musical Sueños, Our American Musical. Based in Watsonville, California, the strawberry capital of the world, Sueños tells a contemporary journey about interrelationships, and the dynamics of three generations of a Mexican-American family as they confront challenges, make sacrifices, break cycles, and celebrate community in their pursuit of the American Dream. Sanchez is a San Jose native who is a playwright, composer, and music director who works at Oregon Shakespeare Festival as the Producing Music Supervisor. In this podcast we talk about why different Latinx experiences are important to tell in musical theatre. We listen to the 11 o'clock number, “Set Me Free” in this podcast. You can follow Jesse on Instagram @jessejsanchezmusic and www.jessejsanchez.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Jesse Sanchez, the writer of the new Latinx musical Sueños, Our American Musical. Based in Watsonville, California, the strawberry capital of the world, Sueños tells a contemporary journey about interrelationships, and the dynamics of three generations of a Mexican-American family as they confront challenges, make sacrifices, break cycles, and celebrate community in their pursuit of the American Dream. Sanchez is a San Jose native who is a playwright, composer, and music director who works at Oregon Shakespeare Festival as the Producing Music Supervisor. In this podcast we talk about why different Latinx experiences are important to tell in musical theatre. We listen to the 11 o'clock number, “Set Me Free” in this podcast. You can follow Jesse on Instagram @jessejsanchezmusic and www.jessejsanchez.com

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]]> 2332 no Conversation with the writers and director behind the new musical "Half the Sky" https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with writers Tidtaya Sinutoke (music) and Isabella Dawis (book/lyrics) and director Desdemona Chiang about the new musical, Half the Sky. Half the Sky tells the story of an Asian American woman climbing Mount Everest. It is a contemporary American musical on a global scale, infused with the sounds of traditional Thai and Himalayan folk music. The writers are winners of the 2020 Weston-Ghostlight New Musical Award and 5th Avenue Theatre’s inaugural First Draft: Raise Your Voice Commission. In this podcast, we deep dive into why this story was written, why representation matters on stage, and the bigger dreams of telling this story to a wider world audience. We listen to the hauntingly beautiful song, “Bistarai'' that follows the Sherpa through the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest. You can learn more about Half the Sky on halftheskymusical.com and on IG: @halftheskymusical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Writers, Tidtaya Sinutoke (music) and Isabella Dawis (book/lyrics) and director Desdemona Chiang, gives us a first look into their new musical Half the Sky which tells the story of an Asian American woman climbing Mount Everest with traditional Thai and Himalayan folk music. Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with writers Tidtaya Sinutoke (music) and Isabella Dawis (book/lyrics) and director Desdemona Chiang about the new musical, Half the Sky. Half the Sky tells the story of an Asian American woman climbing Mount Everest. It is a contemporary American musical on a global scale, infused with the sounds of traditional Thai and Himalayan folk music. The writers are winners of the 2020 Weston-Ghostlight New Musical Award and 5th Avenue Theatre’s inaugural First Draft: Raise Your Voice Commission. In this podcast, we deep dive into why this story was written, why representation matters on stage, and the bigger dreams of telling this story to a wider world audience. We listen to the hauntingly beautiful song, “Bistarai'' that follows the Sherpa through the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest. You can learn more about Half the Sky on halftheskymusical.com and on IG: @halftheskymusical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with writers Tidtaya Sinutoke (music) and Isabella Dawis (book/lyrics) and director Desdemona Chiang about the new musical, Half the Sky. Half the Sky tells the story of an Asian American woman climbing Mount Everest. It is a contemporary American musical on a global scale, infused with the sounds of traditional Thai and Himalayan folk music. The writers are winners of the 2020 Weston-Ghostlight New Musical Award and 5th Avenue Theatre’s inaugural First Draft: Raise Your Voice Commission. In this podcast, we deep dive into why this story was written, why representation matters on stage, and the bigger dreams of telling this story to a wider world audience. We listen to the hauntingly beautiful song, “Bistarai'' that follows the Sherpa through the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest. You can learn more about Half the Sky on halftheskymusical.com and on IG: @halftheskymusical

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]]> 2569 no Conversation with Kira Stone, composer/writer of "Salem" https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Kira Stone, composer and writer of the new musical, Salem. Salem is a tale about a sisterhood of accused witches & their accusers from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials as they are held hostage in a modern courtroom. Stone asks the important questions: How did this happen? Why did it happen? And could this happen again? With the songs all set to dark pop melodies & 808 beats, Salem is telling the real story of Kira’s 6th great-grandmother. We learn all about this connection to family history, where Salem is at in its development process and Stone’s dreams for the piece in the future. We also listen to her pop anthem “I Believe”. You can learn more about Kira Stone and Salem on her website: www.kirabethstone.com and on IG: @kirabethstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Conversation with Kira Stone, composer/writer of "Salem" full 1 4 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Composer and Writer, Kira Stone, gives us a first look into her new musical Salem. We learn about a sisterhood of accused witches & their accusers from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Kira Stone, composer and writer of the new musical, Salem. Salem is a tale about a sisterhood of accused witches & their accusers from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials as they are held hostage in a modern courtroom. Stone asks the important questions: How did this happen? Why did it happen? And could this happen again? With the songs all set to dark pop melodies & 808 beats, Salem is telling the real story of Kira’s 6th great-grandmother. We learn all about this connection to family history, where Salem is at in its development process and Stone’s dreams for the piece in the future. We also listen to her pop anthem “I Believe”. You can learn more about Kira Stone and Salem on her website: www.kirabethstone.com and on IG: @kirabethstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Kira Stone, composer and writer of the new musical, Salem. Salem is a tale about a sisterhood of accused witches & their accusers from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials as they are held hostage in a modern courtroom. Stone asks the important questions: How did this happen? Why did it happen? And could this happen again? With the songs all set to dark pop melodies & 808 beats, Salem is telling the real story of Kira’s 6th great-grandmother. We learn all about this connection to family history, where Salem is at in its development process and Stone’s dreams for the piece in the future. We also listen to her pop anthem “I Believe”. You can learn more about Kira Stone and Salem on her website: www.kirabethstone.com and on IG: @kirabethstone.

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]]> 1931 no Conversation with G. Victoria Campbell, composer/writer of "Treeson: An Eco-Musical" https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with G. Victoria Campell, writer and composer of the new musical: Treeson: An Eco-Musical. A new musical theatre writer, Victoria has created this entire musical during the COVID pandemic in Switzerland. Her dual background in psychology and music have informed the themes of her art, which focus on doing mission-driven work, inspiring people to act on behalf of the collective as opposed to the individual, and activism. Treeson: An Eco-Musical is set in present-day North America, in the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest, where many respect nature, but others seek to destroy it. Treeson is educating, inspiring and entertaining listeners about climate change on its debut concept album released January 15th, 2021 on all music platforms. Learn more about Victoria on her website: https://www.treesonmusical.com/, and on IG @treesonmusical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000 Conversation with G. Victoria Campbell, composer/writer of "Treeson: An Eco-Musical" full 1 3 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Composer and Writer, G. Victoria Cambpell, gives us a look into her new musical Treeson: An Eco-Musical which deals with the ever-pressing issues of climate change. The debut concept album of Treeson came out on January 15th, 2021. Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with G. Victoria Campell, writer and composer of the new musical: Treeson: An Eco-Musical. A new musical theatre writer, Victoria has created this entire musical during the COVID pandemic in Switzerland. Her dual background in psychology and music have informed the themes of her art, which focus on doing mission-driven work, inspiring people to act on behalf of the collective as opposed to the individual, and activism. Treeson: An Eco-Musical is set in present-day North America, in the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest, where many respect nature, but others seek to destroy it. Treeson is educating, inspiring and entertaining listeners about climate change on its debut concept album released January 15th, 2021 on all music platforms. Learn more about Victoria on her website: https://www.treesonmusical.com/, and on IG @treesonmusical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with G. Victoria Campell, writer and composer of the new musical: Treeson: An Eco-Musical. A new musical theatre writer, Victoria has created this entire musical during the COVID pandemic in Switzerland. Her dual background in psychology and music have informed the themes of her art, which focus on doing mission-driven work, inspiring people to act on behalf of the collective as opposed to the individual, and activism. Treeson: An Eco-Musical is set in present-day North America, in the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest, where many respect nature, but others seek to destroy it. Treeson is educating, inspiring and entertaining listeners about climate change on its debut concept album released January 15th, 2021 on all music platforms. Learn more about Victoria on her website: https://www.treesonmusical.com/, and on IG @treesonmusical.

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]]> 2149 no Conversation with Jamie Jarrett, composer/writer of "Wonder Boy" https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Jaime Jarrett - a New York based composer/playwright - whose mission is to tell honest and imaginative queer stories that simultaneously break the rules of cis-heteronormativity and break the supposed rules of our physical universe. Most recently, his musical Wonder Boy was developed through a staged reading at Musical Theatre Factory. Jaime is the recipient of New York Musical Festival’s “Outstanding Emerging Artist Award” as well as the Ira Brind School of Theatre Arts’ “Excellence in Playwriting Award.” In this podcast we learn about how he came up with this incredible new musical and also listen to a beautiful new song, “The Body”. Jaime gives us the amazing backstory of how this song came to be which is authentic and vulnerable. Learn more about Jamie on his website: https://www.jarrettwritesmusicals.com, and on IG @sauci_boy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Composer and Writer, Jaime Jarrett, gives us a fresh look into his new musical "Wonder Boy" that tells the story of Jackson, a young man navigating his identity as a trans man and as a superhero. Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Jaime Jarrett - a New York based composer/playwright - whose mission is to tell honest and imaginative queer stories that simultaneously break the rules of cis-heteronormativity and break the supposed rules of our physical universe. Most recently, his musical Wonder Boy was developed through a staged reading at Musical Theatre Factory. Jaime is the recipient of New York Musical Festival’s “Outstanding Emerging Artist Award” as well as the Ira Brind School of Theatre Arts’ “Excellence in Playwriting Award.” In this podcast we learn about how he came up with this incredible new musical and also listen to a beautiful new song, “The Body”. Jaime gives us the amazing backstory of how this song came to be which is authentic and vulnerable. Learn more about Jamie on his website: https://www.jarrettwritesmusicals.com, and on IG @sauci_boy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with Jaime Jarrett - a New York based composer/playwright - whose mission is to tell honest and imaginative queer stories that simultaneously break the rules of cis-heteronormativity and break the supposed rules of our physical universe. Most recently, his musical Wonder Boy was developed through a staged reading at Musical Theatre Factory. Jaime is the recipient of New York Musical Festival’s “Outstanding Emerging Artist Award” as well as the Ira Brind School of Theatre Arts’ “Excellence in Playwriting Award.” In this podcast we learn about how he came up with this incredible new musical and also listen to a beautiful new song, “The Body”. Jaime gives us the amazing backstory of how this song came to be which is authentic and vulnerable. Learn more about Jamie on his website: https://www.jarrettwritesmusicals.com, and on IG @sauci_boy. 

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]]> 2148 no Conversation with Elise Marra, composer/writer of "Frankie! The Musical" https://www.broadwayrefocusedpodcast.com/ Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with 17-year old composer and writer, Elise Marra. In May of 2020, Elise’s sixth musical, Frankie! The Musical was released on Broadway Records making her the youngest female in history to release a cast concept album. The show has been developed with New York Theatre Barn and featured on Playbill.com and Broadwayworld.com. In this podcast, we learn what the show is about, where it’s at in its development process, and we get to listen to one of the first tracks off the new cast album. Learn more about Elise at www.elisemarra.com. And follow Frankies’ journey on Instagram: @frankiemusical.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:15:09 -0000 Conversation with Elise Marra, composer/writer of "Frankie! The Musical" full 1 1 Spencer Williams / Fashion Consort Composer and Writer, Elise Marra, gives us a look into her new musical "Frankie! The Musical" and what's coming next on its journey. Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with 17-year old composer and writer, Elise Marra. In May of 2020, Elise’s sixth musical, Frankie! The Musical was released on Broadway Records making her the youngest female in history to release a cast concept album. The show has been developed with New York Theatre Barn and featured on Playbill.com and Broadwayworld.com. In this podcast, we learn what the show is about, where it’s at in its development process, and we get to listen to one of the first tracks off the new cast album. Learn more about Elise at www.elisemarra.com. And follow Frankies’ journey on Instagram: @frankiemusical.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Broadway ReFocused is in conversation with 17-year old composer and writer, Elise Marra. In May of 2020, Elise’s sixth musical, Frankie! The Musical was released on Broadway Records making her the youngest female in history to release a cast concept album. The show has been developed with New York Theatre Barn and featured on Playbill.com and Broadwayworld.com. In this podcast, we learn what the show is about, where it’s at in its development process, and we get to listen to one of the first tracks off the new cast album. Learn more about Elise at www.elisemarra.com. And follow Frankies’ journey on Instagram: @frankiemusical. 

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